Inspector's Field Manual - Gani

Inspector's Field Manual
vehicles seizures for the purpose of keeping informed on the progress of the case. Anticipates and resolves policy
decisions; reviews reports for the purpose of evaluating thoroughness of planning and analysis, soundness of
judgments exercised, and results achieved.
11. Exercises supervision over the immigration inspectors (special operations)(IISO) assigned to the
port-of-entry. The incumbent empowers the IISOs in the areas of development of intelligence data collection and
dissemination and other special enforcement emphasis development. The incumbent insures that the IISOs serve
as team leaders to lower graded officers, and insures that the IISOs engage in special projects which foster their
further development and improve the effectiveness of the Inspections program locally, district-wide, or
nationally.
12. May or may not be required to be proficient in the Spanish language, dependent upon the needs of the
particular port-of-entry at which he or she is assigned.
13. Insures efficient and proper expenditure of overtime funds and general expense funds in compliance with
Departmental and Service rules and regulations, including the Anti-Deficiency Act and Prompt Payment Act.
Insures that sufficient funds are available to meet obligations, requisitions are complete and accurate, and
receipt of services is correctly and properly documented. Incumbent insures all employees are below the
individual overtime earnings cap set by law.
14. Supervises the Free-Trade program. Control is maintained through frequent discussions with inspectors
concerning relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
15. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policies and program activities,
communicating support of these policies to subordinates, and encouraging participation in EEO activities and
training. Ensures equality in determining qualifications, selections, assignments, training, promotions, details,
discipline, and awards for employees. Cooperates in the investigation of formal and informal discrimination
complaints. Cooperates with and assists the EEO counselor in constructing a resolution to informal complaints.
Cooperates and participates in the development of EEO and Affirmative Action planning and training efforts.
III. Supervision and Guidance Received:
The port director, assistant district director, or other superior official keeps the incumbent informed of all
changes in policy, laws, regulations, or procedures. He/she defines the areas of authority delegated to the
incumbent and advises the incumbent of his/her views and objectives as they relate to the operation of the office
and affect the incumbent's liaison and representation responsibilities. The incumbent's staff is preselected and
upper level managers make final decisions on resources available. Incumbent is responsible for the efficient and
effective administration of the office and its resources, and has responsibility for the technical accuracy of the
functions performed under his/her authority.
Review is accomplished through occasional inspection of operations, results accomplished and evaluations of
soundness of judgment exercised as reflected in recommendations made and actions taken, particularly in
relation to emergent situations requiring on-the-spot policy decisions or referral to higher levels of management.
IV. Other Relating Factors:
Incumbent must be thoroughly versed in all laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing Service
operations in order to adequately represent the Service and efficiently administer the Service programs in
his/her area of jurisdiction. He/she must be able to deal effectively with the public and make sound decisions in
interpreting overall Service policy and in making decisions required to meet local conditions and circumstances.